What I saw at the SIA Executive Forum in Austin

We kicked off the week in Austin at the SIA Executive Forum North America, Staffing Industry Analysts' annual gathering for staffing leaders, from March 23 to 26.

I went to learn, to share what we're building at Aindez and to meet the people I should meet.

A clear shift

At the forum there's a clear shift: AI is now core infrastructure for high-performing staffing firms.

They understand that scaling requires multiple function-specific systems, connected through a strong integration layer, with data and analytics on top, and AI agents operating across the stack.

Those already working this way are redefining how work gets done: faster, leaner and at scale.

That is exactly the architecture we built Aindez for, and why we don't believe in a single system that does everything. I explain it in AI agents, whatever HR system you use.

The best part is the conversations

The best part of events like this is the conversations. In Austin I met high-performing leaders who shared how they think, how they operate and where they see value in what we're building.

In the hallways I also talked with the Orbio team and with Kombo.

The value of those conversations is hard to quantify. Thank you to Francisco Martínez Domene, Mónica Dupleich and Ruth Revolorio for your time, trust and perspective.